Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 05612 | 04/01/2005 | 10017898 | Delayed or harsh reverse engagements - 5r55s transmission - vehicles built prior to 09/23/2004. *tt | 12/07/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 04B22 | 05/27/2005 | 04B22 | 10013306 | Improperly formulated transmission fluid that, over time, may cause delayed/harsh reverse engagements. customer satisfaction program 04b22. 5r55s/e & 5r44e transmission fluid additive. *tt supplement #1. *tt supplement #2. *tt supp | 04/14/2005 |
| 04132 | 07/12/2004 | 10009316 | Harsh 2-3 upshift on vehicles equipped with a 3.0l engine and 5r55s automatic transmission. *tt | 09/22/2004 | |
| 17852 | 06/01/2004 | 10008258 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, e displayed for gear position, harsh shifts, and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0705 and p1702 after powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 042107 | 12/13/2004 | 042414 | 10014086 | General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt | 04/28/2005 |
| 04217 | 11/01/2004 | 10013369 | General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt | 04/15/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 02/15/2011 | 45187 | ||
| My 2004 lincoln ls v6 sedan loses power and stalls. the wrench appears in the window and the engine light comes on. i have taken the vehicle to the dealer several times. once the coils were replaced; most recently i took the car and the dealer was unable to diagnose the problem. this morning i was on the turnpike in high speed traffic and the car lost power, the wrench appeared and the engine light is on. i'm frustrated that a car with only 45k miles and in otherwise good condition can not be driven without fear of causing a major accident. the warranty hasn't covered the problem -- i've taken it to the dealer on numerous occasions -- and i've spent thousands of dollars. what is being done to investigate this office deficiency? | |||
| 06/04/2010 | 91800 | ||
| Vehicle runs very rough. will not accelerate over 2800 rpm and shakes badly. check engine light is flashing. checked codes p0304 and p0306. chop states it is faulty ignition coils. | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| 04 ls was purchased brand new in 2004. i have had continual major problems. beginning in 2004, the solenoid pack was replaced, followed by the following: all 6 coils, a new transmission (2008), heater core (twice), fuel sending unit, oxygen sensor, some hose/gasket (can't remember) and now the ignition coil is bad. i'm sure there is something i have forgotten. my car has never run good for more than 4-6 months at a time and has cost me a lot of money, especially since the warranty is over. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/03/2005 | 20000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. the contact stated that when depressing the accelerator, the vehicle would hesitate and then jerk abnormally. in addition, the vehicle would proceed with limited power and would exhibit signs of stalling attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where numerous unknown repairs were made to the vehicle but to no avail. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 02/23/2005 | 23000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. the contact stated has been losing power and stalling at various times. when the contact accelerates from a standing position the vehicle will hesitate before moving and then jerk forward. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle has having a problem with the throttle box and the transmission. the dealer replaced the throttle box and reprogrammed the computer, but stated they cannot figure out what the failure is with the engine stalling. the contact stated the repairs made to the vehicle did not correct the problems. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 95,000.rl | |||
| 02/03/2005 | 20000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. the contact stated the vehicle hesitates and then jerks forward when you press down on the accelerator pedal. when this happens the vehicle will then start to loose power and feel as if it is going to stall. the contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer several times to have repairs made, but none of the repairs have corrected the problem. the contact was not sure what repairs were made. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage 80,000.rl | |||
| 02/23/2005 | 23000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. the contact stated has been losing power and stalling at various times. when the contact accelerates from a standing position the vehicle will hesitate before moving and then jerk forward. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle has having a problem with the throttle box and the transmission. the dealer replaced the throttle box and reprogrammed the computer, but stated they cannot figure out what the failure is with the engine stalling. the contact stated the repairs made to the vehicle did not correct the problems. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 95,000.rl | |||
| 02/03/2005 | 20000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. the contact stated the vehicle hesitates and then jerks forward when you press down on the accelerator pedal. when this happens the vehicle will then start to loose power and feel as if it is going to stall. the contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer several times to have repairs made, but none of the repairs have corrected the problem. the contact was not sure what repairs were made. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage 80,000.rl | |||
| 02/23/2005 | 23000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. the contact stated has been losing power and stalling at various times. when the contact accelerates from a standing position the vehicle will hesitate before moving and then jerk forward. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle has having a problem with the throttle box and the transmission. the dealer replaced the throttle box and reprogrammed the computer, but stated they cannot figure out what the failure is with the engine stalling. the contact stated the repairs made to the vehicle did not correct the problems. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 95,000.rl | |||
| 02/03/2005 | 20000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. the contact stated the vehicle hesitates and then jerks forward when you press down on the accelerator pedal. when this happens the vehicle will then start to loose power and feel as if it is going to stall. the contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer several times to have repairs made, but none of the repairs have corrected the problem. the contact was not sure what repairs were made. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage 80,000.rl | |||
| 02/23/2005 | 23000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. the contact stated has been losing power and stalling at various times. when the contact accelerates from a standing position the vehicle will hesitate before moving and then jerk forward. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle has having a problem with the throttle box and the transmission. the dealer replaced the throttle box and reprogrammed the computer, but stated they cannot figure out what the failure is with the engine stalling. the contact stated the repairs made to the vehicle did not correct the problems. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 95,000.rl | |||
| 03/18/2010 | 55000 | ||
| I own a lincoln ls v8 with 55,000 miles. when i shift into reverse it creates a harsh sound, like the transmission is going to fall out. my check transmission light came on will be taking it to the dealership. i have been researching transmission problems on ls and seems to be extremely common manufacturing problem. something must be done! | |||
| 05/10/2009 | 53000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2005 ford expedition & 2004 lincoln ls i just replaced the transmission for the expedition @ 53,000 miles it quit on me on the freeway almost causing and accident and now a month later same thing happened with the lincoln ls i think some one has to get hard on ford lincoln same thing it is not possible that two cars bought @ over $43,000 dollars each are piece of | |||
| 01/21/2009 | 71000 | 1 | |
| In nov 2008,while driving on a very busy street, i noticed the vehicle shifting very hard and at times causing a harsh jerk. as i attempted to make a left turn on a very busy intersection to return the vehicle home, the vehicle lost all power and the error message etc engine failsafe mode displayed on the screen. thankfully the car slowly coasted across the 3-lane intersection without causing an accident. i had the vehicle towed to the lincoln dealership and they stated that the throttle body need to be replaced. the throttle body was replaced ($761.00) only to have the same issue happen 2 months later in jan 2009. when i turned the ignition on to start the vehicle the engine gave off a vehicle loud noise, the vehicle immediately lost power, and the etc engine failsafe mode error message was displayed again. took the vehicle back to the same lincoln dealership and this time they stated that the solenoid body in the transmission needs to be replaced for $1150.00. upon asking why would i get the some error message and the problem is something totally different, the service advisor stated that the error message displayed was a false code. *tr | |||
| 01/08/2009 | 32000 | 1 | 05/20/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. while driving approximately 25-30 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle began to jerk and experienced difficulty driving uphill. the vehicle would not shift into gear and remained in gear. the vehicle was pulled over and towed to a repair shop. the mechanic stated that the transmission solenoid pack within the transmission was not responding. the mechanic informed her to take the vehicle to the dealer because they could not make the repair. the dealer informed her of a recall for the transmission and stated that she must file a complaint first before they could assist with the vehicle. there is no recall for the 2004 lincoln vehicle. the failure mileage was 32,000. updated 02/05/09 *bf updated 02/06/09. *jb | |||
| 07/23/2007 | 70836 | 2 | |
| First it started out in july 2007,ac wasn't blowing like it should be replaced control heads. then my trac control light came on and park brake light was on checked and advised replaced speed sensor. then check engine light came on found upstream bank 2 02 sensor reading out of spec. replaced 02 sensor and clear codes. that cost me$1285.51. which i replaced sensor,spark plugs,coil then in jan 2008 my transmission shift hard into reverse checked and advised found faults in solenoid,valve body,trans filter,repaired clear codes,ok. replaced drive belt and pulley. that bill was 1318.72. well then in 08/2008 same thing transmission shifts rough concern cylinder misfire. check engine light back on. thank god had a recall from ford on that. found contamination in both sides replaced affected coils,plugs,and cover which they only replaced 4 of the 8 coils. that would have been 593.18. then on 08/2008 coolant leak just 3 days after getting it out of the shop had to replace leaking thermostat connector. haven't had any problems running hot until they worked on it 08/11/2008. *tr the power window was inoperative. the dealer replaced the regulator/motor. updated 10/22/08. *jb | |||
| 12/24/2006 | 60000 | 6 | 02/01/2005 |
| Tl* - while driving the the vehicle lost power and reverted to an idle mode. the failure occurred when shifting gears between third and fourth gears and pressing the accelerator pedal. he stated that he would be driving speeds from 25mph to 60 mph at the time of the failures. the contact took the car to the dealer, and they told him that what he was experiencing was normal, and they replaced a sensor in the transmission. *ak | |||
| 10/05/2004 | 4945 | 4 | 07/27/2004 |
| 2004 lincoln ls v8 sport bucked when coming to a stop. check engine light appeared code 92106 tp sensor. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer experienced problems with transmission, such as erratic shifting, harsh engagement when shifting to reverse. in jan 2005 the consumer received a notification in the mail which stated the vehicle was filled at the assembly plant with a transmission fluid formulation that, over time may cause delayed and harsh reverse transmission engagement. the consumer decided to take the vehicle to the dealership, until the vehicle all of a sudden went into limp mode. the vehicle nearly stalled at an intersection and it would hardly accelerate above 30 mph. the consumer experienced other problems such as a failing headliner, the steering was squeaking and the cabin filter light stayed illuminated. the cd player was not operating properly. the consumer stated the vehicle hesitated when accelerating, and when removing pressure from the accelerator to coast. the consumer stated his vehicle now has scratches and indentations in the rear bumper from when the vehicle shifted abruptly and hit a parked vehicle. *jb | |||
| 06/05/2004 | 5 | 03/27/2004 | |
| While shifting gears the vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. however, mechanic could not duplicate the problem at this time. *ak blemish in rear leater seats. engine stalls out and occasions surges/hesitates. very hard 1-2 shift and transmission hunts 4-5 shift. no problem found. transmission was upgraded for 2004 ls to syncro type, which accounts for a crisp 1-2 shift. under load going up hills vehicle will buck/loses power on acceleration. powertrain control module (pcm) upgraded. right side visor inoperative and replaced. left front sill panel popped off. sill panel reattached. cigarette lighter inoperative and replaced. when steping on gas vehicle hesitates then takes off. no problem found. traction control and abs lamps were on. left front abs sensor replaced. *tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/13/2008 | 68000 | 1 | |
| Purchased a used 2004 lincoln ls with 43,000 miles,with premium warranty my transmission now begins to have hard shift in 3-4 and in reverse. sometimes when i put on the brakes the transmission hit hard. jerks the car,to the brakes stop is delayed 10 sec. i had a car come in to my lane with out warning, and due to the transmission jerks when braking my car was struck, minor but if i was going faster i could of lost control. i see alot of complaints,why haven't there been any actions. this car was purchased at $19,000 and i still owe. know i have a lemon. i even had my transmission flushed. please note these transmissions are sealed not dip sticks,this fluid changed cost me $250.00 and i still have problems. the e warning is showing. *tr | |||